Senior/Lead Robotics Software Engineer - Linux/Kernel Development

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Linux Device Driver Engineer with strong C/C++ programming skills and hands-on experience in Linux driver development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working with kernel modules and hardware interfaces, and be comfortable debugging and optimizing low-level system software.

Key Responsibilities

• Porting existing Linux device drivers to new platforms, SoCs, and kernel versions.
• New driver development for custom hardware components and peripherals.
• Debugging kernel and driver-level issues using industry-standard tools.
• Integration & bring-up of hardware with Linux-based systems.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to interpret specifications and enable device functionality.
• Optimize drivers for performance, reliability, and resource efficiency.
• Write clear technical documentation for driver APIs, design, and integration steps.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field.
• 4 to 8 years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming and memory management.
• Hands-on experience with any Linux device driver (character, block, network, USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, etc.).
• Good understanding of Linux kernel architecture, module programming, and build systems.
• Knowledge of interrupt handling, DMA, and device tree configuration.
• Familiarity with cross-compilation and embedded Linux toolchains.
• Experience with debugging tools (GDB, ftrace, perf, printk, etc.).
• Version control experience (Git).

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to multiple driver types (networking, storage, multimedia, etc.).
• Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or similar embedded Linux environments.
• Knowledge of real-time Linux and RT patches.
• Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash) for testing and automation.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.

Job Title: C++ Buffer Developer

Location: Pune, India

Experience: 2-3 years

Salary: 8 LPA

Notice Period: 0-15 days

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and passionate C++ Buffer Developer to join our team in Pune. As a C++ Buffer Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance buffer systems for our software applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, implement solutions, and ensure the overall quality of the software.

Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, and maintain C++ buffer systems to meet the requirements of our software applications.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, designers, and product managers, to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
3. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
4. Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the stability and performance of the buffer systems.
5. Optimize and enhance existing code to improve overall system efficiency and performance.
6. Participate in code reviews to provide and receive constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
7. Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies related to C++ programming and buffer systems.
8. Document the design, implementation, and maintenance of the buffer systems for future reference.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
2. 2-3 years of hands-on experience in C++ programming, specifically in designing and developing buffer systems.
3. Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming principles.
4. Proficiency in using C++11 or higher versions.
5. Experience with memory management techniques and performance optimization.
6. Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and development tools.
7. Good understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
8. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
9. Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
10. Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
11. Knowledge of network protocols and socket programming is a plus.
12. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) is preferred.

If you are a talented C++ developer with a passion for buffer systems and want to contribute to the success of our software applications, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join our dynamic team in Pune!

Note: The salary mentioned is as per the budget and may be subject to negotiation based on the candidate's skills and experience.

About Apexon:

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. For over 17 years, Apexon has been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving our clients’ toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. We focus on three broad areas of digital services: User Experience (UI/UX, Commerce); Engineering (QE/Automation, Cloud, Product/Platform); and Data (Foundation, Analytics, and AI/ML), and have deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences.

Apexon is backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital.

To know more about us please visit:  https://www.apexon.com/" target="_blank">https://www.apexon.com/

Desired Candidate profile:

• 5+ years of Embedded/Linux SW Development relevant Experience in Embedded C++. 
• Expert knowledge in writing software for embedded Systems (Embedded C++ language).
• Experience on OTA would be an added advantage
• Work experience in software development on bare metal, RTOS or Internal Linux. 
• Work experience in developing firmware for 8/16/32 bit microcontrollers (ARM, RISC etc)
• Good understanding w.r.t usage of 1. RTOS like MQX. 
• Bootloader and software update concepts. 
• Communication protocols like TCP/IP,MQTT. 
• Socket programming in Linux environment. 
• Good knowledge on protocols like (RS485, SPI, I2C, ADCs, CAN, LIN) 
• Knowledge of Blue-tooth communication protocols for BLE 4.2/5.1. 
• Proficient in the use of embedded SW Development tool chain (Flash/ debug tool chain, IDE). 
• Version Control Systems –GIT 
• Should have detailed knowledge on microcontrollers/microprocessors 
• Experience in scripting languages like Shell / CAPL / Make/Python etc. 
• Experience in using tools like Logiscope / Function Generator / Oscilloscope, etc. 
• Good knowledge in reading schematics and datasheets. 
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Must be a self-starter. 
• Ability to work as part of a dedicated project team and independently 

Xfinito is building a portfolio in new product innovation, product contribution and infrastructure goals while providing individuals and teams the freedom to emphasize specific types of work.

Our work focuses on real –world problems that span the breadth of biomedical engineering, embedded systems, computer science, such as machine and deep learning, data mining, natural language processing, hardware and software performance analysis and much more.

JOB ROLE: EMBEDDED SYSTEMS ENGINEER

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with multi-disciplinary engineering team and customer to identify and recommend hardware needs and requirements for project/product.
• Modify or assist in the development of software architecture and design for new products, prototype, or re-design, including sourcing build environments and writing technical support and control documentation.   
• Read Block Diagrams and detail circuit schematics and layout of proposed or existing hardware and assess the software and driver requirements.
• Participates in cross-divisional Edge IoT projects and/or proposals.
• Develop, oversee, and document automated tests for electrical hardware design and products as well as final operating drivers and systems.
• Evaluate and investigate product failures, and recommend repair or design modifications based on specifications, cost, resources, and risks.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to creatively approach challenges and cleverly solve difficult problems.
• Ability to independently identify daily design and customer support tasks, self-start and motivate.
• Ability to manage several projects and prioritize appropriately, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to learn and work in virtual environments (CAD & Hardware build packages) in-which candidate’s skills are low but persevere and overcome skill gaps autonomously.
• Some experience programming with embedded systems designs and multithreaded real-time operating systems is required.
• Solid programming experience. Preferably in C or C++, .NET, and Java programming languages.

EXPERIENCE:

We as a team are looking for freshers or young professionals with (0-4 years of experience) passion and eagerness to create scalable and optimized software systems and execute complete embedded software development lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Responsibilities

+ Design, build and maintain low latency, high-performance electronic trading platform components, with a focus on market data, exchange and client connectivity and risk controls.

+ Deliver continuous optimization for latency, scale and resiliency improvements.

+ Participate in system builds for various markets globally, have curiosity and interest in understanding market microstructure details, work closely with engineering, sales and product teams globally for successful delivery of projects.

+ Basic Qualifications

+ Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science or engineering or equivalent experience

+ 5+ years of professional experience developing deterministic high performance, low latency systems in python/C++ (counted in single digit microseconds)

+ Prior experience with FIX and binary exchange connectivity and market data protocols preferred

+ Strong knowledge of object oriented programming, data structures, algorithms and design patterns

+ Critical path analysis, performance optimization and hardware acceleration.

+ Linux systems programming experience including memory management, concurrent programming infrastructure, and the networking stack

+ Experience developing distributed architecture systems and messaging protocols

+ Strong analytical and problem solving skills

+ Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, self-motivated, results driven and commercially focused

Preferred Qualifications

+ Software development in python/C++ in the context of high performance (low- latency, high-throughput) real-time computing.

+ Familiarity with STL and C++11 language extensions, Boost

+ Network programming (sockets, TCP/UDP/Multicast protocols)

+ Multi-threading, concurrent programming

+ Intimate knowledge of compilers, flow of data at hardware level (memory/ caches, buses) + Some experience with FPGA or other hardware acceleration technologies

+ Experience processing large static datasets as well as high volume ticking data sources

+ Over 3 years' experience in Financial industry (Plus)